Nominations: Monday, 16 June 1856, Polling: Saturday, 21 June 1856 (No poll held)
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Macarthur, James (Re-elected)
Elected unopposed
Cause Category: Resignation - Other
Notes: James Macarthur resigned 6 June, in the report of nominations giving a long explanation to do with the constitutionality of the transition from the appointed administration to the new elected ministry.
Source: SMH 18 June 1856, p.4-5, elected on close of nominations.